About the Brand
About
Brutus Bone Broth aims to provide health and longevity benefits to dogs by offering a tasty and nutritious bone broth product. Brutus Broth is masterfully crafted specifically for dogs using the highest quality standards possible and human grade ingredients.Many bone broths meant for humans contain ingredients that can be harmful for dogs, such as onions and garlic. Brutus Broth is crafted to boost your dog’s overall health with added nutrients you won’t find anywhere else on the market.Fortified with chondroitin and glucosamine to support your dog's joint health, as well as turmeric to combat inflammation, Brutus Broth is a great way to get these nutrients into your dog’s existing diet at an affordable price. Additionally, every batch of Brutus Broth goes through two strict rounds of quality assurance that is governed by the USDA so you can be confident in putting Brutus Broth in your dog’s bowl.
Founding Story
The Brutus Broth story began on Thanksgiving Day 2016 when a family member asked Co-Founder and CEO Sue Delegan what she attributed to Brutus' longevity - who lived to be almost 14, well beyond the typical life expectancy of a 135 lb dog. The answer: “Love and Grandma’s Bone Broth.” As a pup that led a very active life, Brutus had a number of health issues most senior dogs face.
Sue found that adding Bone Broth to his diet not only provided him with a tastier meal but gave him added nutritional benefits, and made his dry food easier to digest. The challenge was finding a way to share these benefits with other dogs. Kim and Sue spent thousands of hours researching the pet market, speaking to experts in the industry, testing and tweaking recipes, designing packaging prototypes, working with ingredient suppliers and manufacturers, amongst other things, to assemble the best possible team to help bring Brutus’ Bone Broth to the market.
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A graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, Kim serves as the Co-Founder and President of Brutus Broth, Inc. She has a diverse background in strategy, marketing, finance and nonprofits. Previously, she was Vice President of Strategic Planning for The Leading Hotels of the World, a luxury hotel company with approximately 500 hotels in 90 countries. Kim oversaw the Company’s overall strategic direction as well as the Company’s ancillary businesses. She was also responsible for sourcing and evaluating new business opportunities and subsequently launching those businesses, which added strategic value to the company. During her 7-year tenure at Leading, she was instrumental in delivering over a 400% increase in shareholder value.
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Sue serves as Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brutus Broth, Inc. Sue is a graduate of St. Lawrence University and has a strong background in marketing and business. Before launching Brutus Broth, Sue co-founded and served as President of Ilios Dairy Brands, LLC, a dairy company focused on offering an innovative and natural alternative in the dairy segment. The Ilios’ Greek Yogurt Butter was lauded as a “Top New Products” by Supermarket Guru in August 2012 and as a “Rising Star” in Specialty Foods Magazine in November 2012. Prior to launching Ilios, Sue spent 10 years as a fundraising and strategic marketing professional in a variety of non-profit organizations. She focused on major giving ($10,000+), endowment gifts and planned giving. She played a key role in securing gifts from Individuals, Foundations and Corporations as well as handling all Media Relations.
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Julia is a marketing veteran who has over a decade of experience in branding, partnerships, content creation, influencer relations and marketing, endorsements, public relations, and social media. She has managed campaigns and partnerships for highly visible brands including BMW, Southwest Airlines, Gatorade, UnitedHealthcare and more.She spent 7 years at an agency based in Atlanta, GA as Director Marketing and ascended to Vice President of Branding by 2018. She oversaw all marketing activities for the firm and led branding strategy and execution for the high profile clients represented by the agency. Julia began consulting for brands and non-profit organizations in late 2021, and has helped guide and create marketing strategies that utilize athletes and influencers in meaningful ways - including charitable connections, PR and media opportunities, NIL partnerships, brand building, and endorsements. She joined Brutus Broth in 2023 as their Chief Marketing Officer, and is excited to be a part of a rapidly growing female-founded CPG brand.
Press Coverage
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AUSTIN BUSINESS JOURNAL
Oct 15, 2024
In Her Own Words: Sue Delegan’s Brutus Bone Broth, the ultimate pet project
Sue Delegan, CEO of Brutus Bone Broth, shares the journey of turning a family bone broth recipe into a national brand inspired by her rescue dog, Brutus. The article highlights the challenges and growth opportunities in scaling a small business while maintaining ethical practices, product quality, and sustainability. Delegan emphasizes the importance of collaboration and strategic partnerships in achieving success.
BUFFALO BUSINESS FIRST
Oct 15, 2024
In Her Own Words: Sue Delegan’s Brutus Bone Broth, the ultimate pet project
The article, written by Ellen Sherberg, discusses how Sue Delegan and her sister turned their passion for pets into a successful national brand, Brutus Bone Broth. Inspired by their rescue dog Brutus, they aimed to provide nutritious bone broth to pet owners nationwide while overcoming numerous challenges in scaling their business. Their story highlights the importance of scalability and community contribution in entrepreneurship.
ENTREPRENEUR
Aug 22, 2024
How a Family Recipe Sparked a Thriving Pet Nutrition Business
Sue Delegan, co-founder and CEO of Brutus Bone Broth, and her sister Kim Hehir, launched a successful pet nutrition company inspired by their family bone broth recipe that helped their sickly adopted dog, Brutus, live a long and healthy life. They overcame significant challenges, including a packaging error that nearly cost them $125,000, by creatively using stickers to meet regulatory requirements. Their company, founded in 2017, emphasizes nutrition and giving back to the community, and they advocate for exploring various funding options to retain equity.
OUTLOOK VALLEY SUN
Jul 18, 2024
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The article announces a pet adoption event hosted by Gelson’s in collaboration with Pasadena Humane at the La Cañada Flintridge store. Brutus Bone Broth, the only bone broth for dogs fortified with glucosamine and chondroitin, is co-hosting the event. Pasadena Humane, a community-supported animal resource center, has been providing lifesaving programs and services for animals in Greater Los Angeles since 1903, and helped nearly 40,000 animals in 2022.
E! NEWS
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Dec 5, 2023
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CBS BALTIMORE
Oct 4, 2023
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The article discusses how Sue Delegan, Co-Founder of Brutus Bone Broth, shares recipes from her ‘Beyond the Bowl’ cookbook, including a demonstration on making a Pup-kin Latte for dogs.
BECHEWY
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TRUE ID
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INC. MAGAZINE
Mar 1, 2023
How I Covered Up a Packaging Mistake to Rescue Our Company Before It Even Launched
Brutus Bone Broth CEO Sue Delegan had to act fast when she learned their marketing language ran afoul of state regulators. Her solution helped a charity as well as the new brand.
KING 5
Jan 26, 2023
Your dog will love this game day chili!
Sue Delegan, creator of Brutus Bone Broth, joined the show to chat about their products and share a recipe. #newdaynw
ENTREPRENISTA
Jan 17, 2023
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WGRZ
May 25, 2022
Bills' Isaiah McKenzie, Brutus Broth raising money to help Buffalo mass shooting victims' families
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie held an event Tuesday night to raise money for the families of Buffalo's mass shooting victims. The event was held at Wegmans on Sheridan. McKenzie teamed up with Brutus Broth, which is a company that makes food and treats for dogs. The company said it will donate $1 from every purchase back to the Buffalo community impacted.
FORBES
Sep 8, 2021
Entrepreneurial Sisters Problem Solve Their Way To Dog Food Success
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